Synonyms for abhorrent
æbˈhɔr ənt, -ˈhɒr-ab·hor·rent

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1. abhorrent, detestable, obscene, repugnant, repulsiveadjective

   offensive to the mind

   "an abhorrent deed"; "the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee"; "morally repugnant customs"; "repulsive behavior"; "the most repulsive character in recent novels"

   Synonyms:
   detestable, execrable, raunchy, odious, repugnant, repulsive(a), obscene, lewd, abominable, hideous, repulsive, salacious

   Antonyms:
   inoffensive

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1. abhorrentadjective

   Synonyms:
   hating, detesting, abominating, loathing

2. abhorrentadjective

   Synonyms:
   odious, offensive, shocking, repugnant, hateful, loathsome

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1. abhorrentadjective

   Synonyms:
   repugnant, detestable, loathsome, repulsive

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1. List of paraphrases for "abhorrent":

   heinous, abominable, odious, repugnant, hateful, obnoxious, loathsome, despicable, detestable, horrendous, appalling, repulsive, aberrant, horrific, disgusting, hideous, vile, horrible, awful, atrocious, insufferable, revolting, terrible, ugly, execrable, egregious, nefarious, dastardly

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1. Tammy Duckworth:

   Comparing abhorrent wait times to a trip to Even Disney is unbelievably tone-deaf and hurtful to American heroes desperately in need of care.

2. Curtis Hill:

   I now stand falsely and publicly accused of abhorrent behavior. These false accusations have irretrievably damaged my reputation, i was not afforded fairness in the investigation.

3. James Murray:

   Obviously, what happened on January 6 was abhorrent, it was an attack on our democracy, and we in law enforcement don't want to see it happen again, i welcome those conversations and I imagine those are, those are forthcoming.

4. Brandel Chamblee:

   By participating, the players, they are a ventriloquist for this abhorrent regime.

5. Sweeney Jr.:

   The FBI will always follow threats that cross the line of free speech and threaten the safety of individuals and groups, especially when those threats are based on a religion or race, the fact that Mr. Kelsey allegedly continued his threatening behavior even after being informed that his previous actions were not protected speech makes his actions more abhorrent.